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Property Tax Deadline Set for January 31
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Hidalgo County esidents have until January 31, 2025, to pay their 2024 property taxes without incurring penalties or interest. Payments sent by mail must bear a postmark dated no later than January 31 to be considered on time. The Hidalgo County Tax Office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30…
Democrats Urging Edinburg Native, Tejano Star Bobby Pulido To Challenge De La Cruz in 2026 Congressional Race
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — According to Politico.com, Bobby Pulido, a Tejano music superstar and Edinburg native, is being heavily recruited by Democrats to challenge Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th Congressional District. According to an article published on Tuesday in Politico, Pulido is expected to announce his candidacy after concluding his farewell music…
Edinburg CISD Board to Address Key Personnel Positions, Legal Representation
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees will meet tonight, Jan. 14, to discuss a range of agenda items, including several personnel matters aimed at filling key positions across the district. The board will consider and potentially take action on the employment of the following individuals: The…
Looking Ahead
I’ve been analyzing the Texas economy for more than four decades, including peering into the future to project growth patterns (I was very young when I started). I’ve recently taken yet another deep dive into the long-term outlook for the state, including which industries are likely to lead the way. Let’s take a quick look.…
Edinburg CISD Police to Crack Down on Illegal School Bus Passing
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg CISD Police Department will begin extra patrols to catch motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses, thanks to a $95,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initiative, part of a High Visibility Enforcement Project, aims to enhance student safety on roadways. Police officers will…
Edinburg Joins Challenge-RGV to Promote Health and Wellness
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg has partnered with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville and the City of Brownsville to bring The Challenge-RGV 2025, a weight-loss and healthy lifestyle program, to Hidalgo County residents. Now in its 16th season, The Challenge-RGV equips participants with tools and resources to make…
Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Photo above: State representatives meet on the House floor at the state Capitol in Austin on Jan. 11, 2023. Credit: Evan L’Roy/The Texas Tribune By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Barricaded Suspect Arrested After Assault at Edinburg Apartment
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — A man was arrested Saturday evening after an argument escalated into a violent incident at an Edinburg apartment complex. Suspect was arraigned. Bond was set at $50,000. Officers with the Edinburg Police Department responded at approximately 6:39 p.m. to a report of an assault at an apartment in the 2500…
Edinburg to Debut New Turf Fields at Municipal Park
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg will celebrate the completion of six new state-of-the-art turf fields at Edinburg Municipal Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, showcasing fields 1-4, 7, 8, and 9, which now…
Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces Edinburg Military Academy Nominees
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the Edinburg nominees for military service academies from Texas’s 15th Congressional District for the second session of the 118th Congress. The nominees were selected for their outstanding academic performance, leadership abilities, and commitment to serving the nation. “This year’s nominees exemplify the best…
